There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Kentucky by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Covington (CVG)plane LAN - CVG
5h 28m$157–1,120Drive 345.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Louisvillecar 345.1 mi
6h 18m$63–91Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
12h 55m$69–155Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
14h 47m$110–258Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LAN - SDF
5h 30m$136–821Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane LAN - LEX
6h 4m$102–620Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
13h 27m$72–170
Lansing to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Kentucky is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Kentucky is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $150 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Louisville, KY via Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Lansing and Kentucky is 277 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 12h 55m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lansing to Kentucky, including transfers.
Lansing to Kentucky bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Kentucky is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $150 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 55m.
Lansing to Kentucky bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kentucky is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Lansing to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Kentucky, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Louisville, KY via Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,100
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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